The new William Kerr’s Borders Gin

Spirit tribute to botanist

A celebrated botanist from Hawick has provided the inspiration for The Borders Distillery’s first gin
Licensees have been urged to take advantage of the trends for pink, flavoured and local gins

A colourful future ahead for category

As flavoured gins grow, operators should consider updating their offers to reflect trends
Alistair (left) and Thomas Wilson founded Isle of Skye Distillers in 2016

Behind the scenes: Distillery tours

Distillery tours can educate and inspire staff – and boost sales
gin drinks

Sparkling serves required in bars

A great choice of complementary tonics and mixers can invigorate gin sales
Eden Mill co-founder Paul Miller

Two Edens are better than one

EDEN Mill, the St Andrews-based brewer and distiller, will double its production capacity following the acquisition of a brewery in Cumbria

Mix it up with an American spirit

US whiskey serves can help keep customers coming back for more

Behind bars: whiskey

Two bartenders share their insights on American whiskey and bourbon

Beer business is about to pick up

The coming weeks could be good for beer sales provided the offer is right

Try and venues will succeed

Operators greet scrums of rugby fans during Six Nations
New for 2019: Peroni Libera 0.0%

A sobering Italian taste

A shift in drinking habits is said to be behind the decision by the owner of Italian beer brand Peroni, Asahi, to release a new alcohol-free variant

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
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Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
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